FrançaisLubricants : wire drawing
Recognized throughout the world, the VICAFIL range is specially designed for wire, tube, bar drawing and metal rolling. All materials can be worked:
- mild steels
- hard steels
- stainless steel alloys
- copper and alloys
- aluminum and alloys
with a solution adapted to each surface preparation:
- phosphatized
- galvanized
- copper plated
while respecting the requirements of the finished product :
- cables
- staples
- welding wire
- spring wire
- tubes
- steel cord
The VICAFIL range is comprised of:
Dry lubricants:
Some one hundred soap, calcium, sodium and aluminum-based products of different grain sizesto cover all processes:
- single-passes
- multiple-passes
- clean wires
Surface treatments:
Non-reactive and self-lubricating coatings used to enhance the adhesion of the lubricant for optimum performance characteristics. Surface treatments are characterized by their ease of use and the absence of waste.
Soluble lubricants:
chemically in the form of emulsions, dispersions or solutions, recommended for drawing thin wires and forming operations.
Oils and greases:
mineral or synthetic-based, with a wide range of viscosities to adapt to the equipment usedand to manufacturing processes:
- tube and bar drawing
- aluminum wire drawing
- rolling
Wiping products:
A range of charcoal products for wiping galvanized wires..
Protection products:
A selection of various qualities of wax, varnish, and soluble product-based protective films designed to protect metal surfaces.
Cleaning products:
Designed to clean metals and eliminate water, acid or alkaline-based lubricant residues.
